Netflix debuted the official teaser trailer for Ballad of a Small Player, a sleek new psychological thriller film from Edward Berger, the Oscar-winning director of All Quiet on the Western Front. The film stars Colin Farrell as Lord Doyle, a high-stakes gambler hiding out in the neon-soaked casinos of Macau. He’s joined by Fala Chen, Deanie Ip, Alex Jennings, and Oscar-winner Tilda Swinton, who plays the relentless private investigator Cynthia Blithe.
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Ireland Submits Sanatorium for Oscar for International Feature Film
Ireland has selected the Irish-made, Ukrainian-language film Sanatorium directed by Galway-born filmmaker Gar O’Rourke to represent the country in the Oscars International Feature Film category at the upcoming 98th Academy Awards.
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73rd San Sebastian Festival Adds Films by Edward Berger, Claire Denis, Juliette Binoche
The Fence (Le Cri des Gardes) by Claire Denis (courtesy SSIFF) The latest films from Edward Berger, Claire Denis, Dolores Fonzi, Joachim Lafosse, Olmo Omerzu, Xiaoyu Qin and James Vanderbilt will compete for the Golden Shell at the 73rd San Sebastian International Film Festival. The festival will showcase the debut film from actress Juliette Binoche as a director and the latest work from Junji Sakamoto as Special Screenings out of competition.
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Fantastic Fest’s 20th Anniversary Lineup Headlined by ‘Primate’ and ‘Whistle’
Primate directed by Johannes Roberts (Paramount) Fantastic Fest celebrates it 20th anniversary from September 18th-25th, 2025 at Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar in Austin, TX with a lineup featuring 45 World Premieres.
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TIFF Unveils Industry Selects Lineup of 10 Films Available for Acquisition
Olivia Wilde at Toronto International Film Festival (JA/Everett Collection) Toronto International Film Festival announced its 2025 Industry Selects lineup of 10 titles from around the world, available for acquisition during the Festival’s 50th edition.
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‘The Delights of the Garden’ to Headline Made in Spain at 73rd San Sebastián Festival
The Delights of the Garden. (Las delicias del jardín) directed by and starring Fernando Colomo (courtesy ssiff) A total of 28 films make up Made in Spain, the non-competitive section showcasing Spanish films at the 73rd San Sebastián Festival, taking place September 19-27, 2025.
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Eric Lin’s ‘Rosemead’ Starring Lucy Liu Wins Audience Award at Locarno Film Festival
Lucy Liu in Rosemead by Eric Lin The Asian-American independent drama film Rosemead directed by Eric Lin – produced by and starring Lucy Liu, recipient of Locarno78’s Career Achievement Award – has won the Prix du Public UBS, marking 25 years of the audience award at Locarno Film Festival.
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Sho Miyake’s ‘Two Seasons, Two Strangers’ Wins Golden Leopard at Locarno Film Festival
Sho Miyake director of Tabi to Hibi (Two Seasons, Two Strangers) ( Locarno Film Festival | Ti-Press) Two Seasons, Two Strangers (Tabi to Hibi) by Sho Miyake has won the top prize – the Pardo d’Oro Golden Leopard in the International Competition at the 78th Locarno Film Festival.
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45th Atlantic International Film Festival Reveals Lineup with Kiss of the Spider Woman Starring Jennifer Lopez as Closing Film
Jennifer Lopez in Kiss of the Spider Woman (Ana Carballosa) The 45th Atlantic International Film Festival (AIFF) taking place September 10 to 17, 2025, announced the full program of 108 feature and short films.
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‘Long Shadows’ Starring Dermot Mulroney, Jacqueline Bisset Pushes Release Date to November
The Western drama film Long Shadows, starring Dermot Mulroney, Jacqueline Bisset, Dominic Monaghan
originally set to open in theaters on September 26th, will now open in 100 markets on November 7.
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50th Toronto Film Festival Completes Lineup with New Titles and Officially Selects ‘The Road Between Us’ Documentary
Retired Israeli Defense General Noam Tibon in The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue by Barry Avrich (courtesy) TIFF has completed the lineup for the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival with the addition of six new feature films and Barry Avrich’s documentary, The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue.
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37th Vancouver Queer Film Festival Unveils Lineup with Titles Featuring Elliot Page, Laverne Cox and More
A Place Where I Belong directed by Rheanna Toy (courtesy VQFF) The 37th Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF), taking place in person September 11-21, 2025 and online September 22-28, 2025, revealed the entire lineup featuring 100 films from 25 countries centering 2SLGBTQIA+ creators and stories.